Washington, West Virginia property tax

Median property tax, home value and effective rate (Census 2020โ€“2024)

Updated Oct 17, 2026, 1:57 AM ET
Effective property tax rate
0.48%

Homeowners in Washington, West Virginia paid a median $1,216 a year in property tax on a median home worth $251,000, an effective rate of about 0.48% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

Census ACS 2020โ€“2024 5-year medians ยท Census-designated place

#32 lowest of 137West Virginia places we cover

0.59%Wood County overall
Median tax paid
$1,216
per year, 2020โ€“24
Median home value
$251,000
owner-occupied
Effective rate
0.48%
tax รท value
Tax vs. income
2.0%
of $60,365 median household income
Owner costs
$1,606/mo
median with a mortgage, incl. tax & insurance

Washington vs county, state and US

Effective rate

Washington0.48%
Wood County0.59%
West Virginia0.53%
United States0.94%

Median tax paid per year

Washington$1,216
Wood County$941
West Virginia$865
United States$3,119

Tax on a home in Washington

At the local 0.48% effective rate

Home valueEstimated yearly taxPer month
$150,000$727$61
$250,000$1,211$101
$350,000$1,696$141
$500,000$2,422$202

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020โ€“2024 5-year estimates, tables B25103 (median real estate taxes paid), B25077 (median home value), B25003, B25088, B19013 and B01003. These are 2020โ€“2024 medians reported by owner-occupants, not 2026 tax bills or official mill rates. The effective rate here is median tax รท median home value. Actual bills depend on assessed value, exemptions (homestead, senior, veteran) and local levies. Check with your county assessor or treasurer. Not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the property tax rate in Washington, West Virginia?

Homeowners in Washington, West Virginia paid a median $1,216 a year in property tax on a median home worth $251,000, an effective rate of about 0.48% (Census 2020โ€“2024).

How much is property tax on a $250,000 home in Washington?

About $1,211 a year at the 0.48% median effective rate. Exemptions such as homestead can lower it.

Is property tax in Washington higher than the rest of West Virginia?

Washington ranks #32 lowest of 137 West Virginia places we track. The statewide effective rate is 0.53%. Wood County overall is 0.59%.